University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #488

Question 1

A manager is looking for an employee who can effectively navigate office politics, skillfully negotiate with clients, and quickly adapt to changing work environments and demands. Based on Robert Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence, which type of intelligence would be most crucial for this role?

Accepted Answer

C. Practical intelligence — Practical intelligence, or contextual intelligence, is a key component of Sternberg's Triarchic Theory. It refers to the ability to adapt to, shape, and select real-world environments, often involving common sense and 'street smarts.' Skills like navigating office politics, negotiating with clients, and adapting to changing work environments are prime examples of practical intelligence in action. Analytical intelligence focuses on problem-solving, and creative intelligence on generating new ideas.

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A. Analytical intelligence

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B. Creative intelligence

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D. Abstract intelligence

Question 2

INC founded:‌​‍

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1885 — 1885 by A.O. Hume.‌​‍

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1880

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1890

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1895

Question 3

Synonym of TACITURN:

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Quiet — Reserved in speech.

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Talkative

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Loud

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Open

Question 4

The Malabar Rebellion took place in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1921 — The Malabar Rebellion (Mappila Rebellion) took place in 1921.‌​‍

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1919

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1920

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1922

Question 5

Aruvippuram Prathishta (idol installation) by Sree Narayana Guru took place in the year:

Accepted Answer

1888 — Sree Narayana Guru installed a Shiva Linga at Aruvippuram in 1888, defying the caste system which reserved temple rituals for Brahmins. He declared: 'We are not installing a Brahmin Shiva; this is our Shiva.'

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1885

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1891

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1895

Question 6

A particular state in India is grappling with a severe outbreak of a communicable disease, which also poses a significant threat of spreading to neighboring states. The state government, despite its efforts, finds its resources and legislative powers inadequate to contain the crisis effectively and seeks broader intervention. In this context, which of the following mechanisms could enable the Union Parliament to legislate on a subject typically falling under the State List to address this public health emergency?

Accepted Answer

B. The Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by a two-thirds majority declaring it necessary in the national interest. — Article 249 allows Parliament to legislate on a State List subject if the Rajya Sabha declares, by a two-thirds majority, that it is necessary or expedient in the national interest. A severe communicable disease outbreak threatening multiple states clearly falls under 'national interest', making this mechanism appropriate for proactive Union intervention. While Article 252 (option C) allows Parliament to legislate if two or more states request it, Article 249 provides a more direct route for the Union to act when a situation has national implications. Article 352 (National Emergency) is a more

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A. The President declares a National Emergency under Article 352, empowering Parliament to legislate on any subject.

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C. Two or more state legislatures pass resolutions requesting Parliament to legislate on the matter.

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D. The Union government issues an executive directive under Article 256, compelling the state to implement central legislation.

Question 7

Totalitarianism differs from authoritarianism in:‌​‍

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Totalitarian controls ALL aspects of life (ideology + society); authoritarian limits politics but tolerates private life — Hannah Arendt's 'The Origins of Totalitarianism' (1951) — totalitarianism extends state control into private sphere via ideology + terror.‌​‍

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Authoritarian is economic only

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No difference

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Totalitarian is democratic

Question 8

Under the Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), which of the following is a mandatory requirement for a family to be eligible for the scheme?

Accepted Answer

B. Annual family income below ₹5 lakh — AB-PMJAY eligibility is primarily based on socio-economic criteria, and a key requirement is that the family's annual income should be below ₹5 lakh. While ration cards and caste certificates may be used for identification, they are not mandatory eligibility criteria. The scheme does not mandate unorganized sector employment.

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A. Possession of a ration card

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C. SC/ST caste certificate

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D. At least one member working in the unorganized sector

Question 9

Kerala's per-capita electricity consumption:‌​‍

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Higher than national average — Above national average.‌​‍

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Unknown

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Lower

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Equal

Question 10

Series: AZ, BY, CX, DW, ?‌​‍

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EV — Forward/reverse alphabet pairs.‌​‍

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FV

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EZ

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EW

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #488